I was 100 percent for health care reform. I can’t think of anyone who would prefer their neighbors to be sick and dying. The original reason for this huge health care debate was that this country is in a health crisis. We needed an immediate bandage for the system so we can have access to reasonably priced bandages.

I thought this entire debate was primarily to give coverage to the population that had no or minimal coverage. When did giving desirous citizens coverage change into mandated and mandatory coverage?

Just a thought: Why not establish a minimal level of coverage and provide it for people who need it. Maybe, based on income, allow people to buy into Medicaid. If that is not good enough for that individual, issue a portable coupon that pays for a portion of a premium and it is up to the individual to come up with the difference.

No one ever worried about Medicaid putting insurance companies, pharmacuticals or doctors out of business. It allows for a minimal public option with support for private concerns. Also probably a lot cheaper than $870 billion. Just a thought.